Filecoin News 100: The 100th issue showcases the growth, innovation, and milestones of the Filecoin ecosystem! Achieving on-chain transactions! AI, computing! FIL is taking off
Filecoin official news 100: A 14-day interval: The total storage capacity of physical space is 4.4+EiB (a decrease of 0.2EiB or 204.8PiB compared to the last report); Number of FVM virtual machine deployed contracts: 4,700 (an increase of 100 from the last report); Number of developers: 8,825 (no change from the last report); Number of startups: 585 (no change from the last report); Number of storage provider nodes: 1,918 (a decrease of 59 from the last report)

✨ Highlights ✨
Celebrating 100 issues of Filecoin News!
This is the 100th issue of Filecoin News, marking a milestone in showcasing the growth, innovation, and milestones of the Filecoin ecosystem. In the past 100 issues, we celebrated technological breakthroughs, new collaborations, and the amazing work of our global community. Thank you for being part of this journey — let's embrace the next 100 issues together! 🎉
Bridging Blockchains: Cross-Chain Transactions on Filecoin
Filecoin is breaking down barriers in decentralized storage through cross-chain transactions, enabling seamless interaction between Filecoin and other blockchain ecosystems. This innovation allows developers to integrate Filecoin storage without leaving their native chain, leveraging scalable Layer 2 solutions for low-cost and efficient transactions, and creating new revenue streams for storage providers. With secure and verifiable storage now accessible across blockchains, Filecoin simplifies storage for web3 users and opens up endless possibilities for developers. Dive into the latest blog to learn about the architecture and opportunities of cross-chain storage.
🌎 Community Update 🌎
Aethir collaborates with the Filecoin Foundation to address GPU scarcity issues
The decentralized GPU cloud computing network Aethir has partnered with the Filecoin Foundation to address the growing GPU shortage in the AI and web3 sectors. By combining Aethir's network of over 43,000 GPUs with Filecoin's decentralized storage, this collaboration aims to provide secure and scalable solutions for heavy computational and storage needs. The partnership was announced at the FIL Singapore Summit and seeks to tackle key challenges in decentralized infrastructure, ensuring balanced and decentralized computing power and data storage.
Blockfrost collaborates with the Filecoin Foundation to enhance the decentralization of Cardano data
Blockfrost and FF are collaborating to integrate Filecoin's decentralized storage capabilities as a robust backup layer for Cardano applications built using Blockfrost. This partnership will enhance data redundancy, quality assurance, and decentralization for Cardano applications. By archiving their IPFS gateway cluster on Filecoin, the largest decentralized storage network globally, Blockfrost will introduce a new service layer for Cardano builders that includes IPFS and Filecoin storage. This integration not only enhances the resilience of future Cardano applications but also underscores a commitment to decentralization by prioritizing coordination between two leading Layer 1 blockchain ecosystems: Cardano and Filecoin.
Advancing AI with the Filecoin Foundation and Kite AI
The Filecoin Foundation and Kite AI are collaborating to revolutionize data management for AI training by integrating decentralized storage with data sourcing. Kite AI will utilize Filecoin's infrastructure to securely store training datasets and leverage IPFS to build a robust sourcing layer, ensuring compliance, integrity, and traceability in AI workflows. This partnership paves the way for more transparent, scalable, and equitable AI systems, enabling innovation across various sectors, including healthcare modeling. Learn how this collaboration sets new standards for AI development.
Akave joins DePIN Hub
Akave is now live on DePIN Hub, the preferred platform for discovering and tracking top DePIN projects. By combining Filecoin's powerful storage with advanced encryption and modular design, Akave is transforming data management in decentralized networks. Explore how Akave is pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the possibilities of the DePIN ecosystem.
🛠️ Tools 🛠️
Filecoin RPC is now live on the Lava Mainnet
Attention Filecoin developers: Filecoin RPC is now live on the Lava Mainnet, supported by the Filecoin incentive pool. This integration brings reliable and decentralized RPC services to the Filecoin ecosystem, streamlining developers' workflows and enhancing network efficiency. Whether you are building or scaling, Lava ensures seamless support for your decentralized projects. Dive into the details and start leveraging this powerful new integration today!
Gelato Web3 services are now live on Filecoin
Gelato Web3 services have officially launched on Filecoin, bringing powerful automation tools to the ecosystem. By utilizing Gelato's network capabilities and relays, developers can create seamless, automated experiences, such as gasless transactions and automatic fund allocation for open-source applications provided by Drips Network.
🎉 Events 🎉
Don't miss the hot topics: Join Storacha's HOT🔥TAKES X Space
Storacha is heating things up with their recently launched series 'HOT🔥TAKES' X Space! Each week, the series features engaging interviews with visionary founders behind top decentralized enterprises. You can not only gain insights into these projects but also understand the founders' thoughts, discover the reasons behind their initial company launches, and possibly uncover a secret or two about the founders or their projects. This week's session will take place on December 12 at 1 PM ET, hosted by Matt Wright, CEO and co-founder of Gaia. Don’t miss the chance to listen, ask questions, and connect with the community.
